In-School Staffing Information

 Current Class Size Language
 

29.3.1

 As the basis for timetabling, the following class size maximums are effected for the 2005-2006 school year:
a) University, and University/College Level (except science) 33
b) University, and University/College Level Science, Academic, College and Open Level, Communications Technology and Design Technology courses 30
c) Cooperative Education 26
d) Applied (P), Grade 9 Technological Studies 24
e) Grade 10 - 12 Technological Studies, Open Foods or Fashion (HFN10, HFN20, HNC30, HNB40), Workplace (E) 20
f) Locally-developed (L) level courses 17

 

29.3.1.1

 The Secondary Staffing Committee shall meet annually to review and make recommendations regarding the allocation of staff generated from student success initiatives funding, with a view to supporting student success through reduced Class Size Maximums.

 

29.3.2
Multi-level Maximum for the lower applicable level
Multi-grade 90% (rounded down to the next whole number) of the maximum for the applicable level

 

29.3.3

 Maximum Teacher Workload
A teacher’s time-table shall have a maximum number of pupil contacts determined as follows:
a) the calculation of the number of pupil contacts is based on the classes taught all year, and
b) a teacher’s workload shall not exceed the sum of the Class Size Maximums.

 

29.3.4

 Maximum Class Size
Subject to Article 29.3.3, classes may exceed the Class Size Maximum as indicated above by a flex factor of up to two.

 

29.3.5

 Where the In-School Staffing Committee does not agree on the application of this article, they may refer the situation to the Secondary Staffing Committee for resolution.

 

29.3.6

 A Class Size Report must be submitted by each school to the Board by the 20th school day of each semester (or quadmester) after which the Secondary Staffing Committee will review progress on meeting the requirements of Article 29.3. The Board shall ensure compliance with this Article by October 31st and March 31st.

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bulletOther support materials regarding the Staffing Process:
bulletOverview of Staffing Process
bulletDeclaring Vacancies / Surplus
bulletQualifications of Teachers
bulletTeacher Timetables
bulletAdditional Professional Assignments
 

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